Educational Administration and Policy
Introduction
Examine educational leadership, educational organizations, educational policy issues, current educational reform movements, and ways to improve schools, teaching, and student learning at the local, state, and national levels through our programs in educational administration and policy.
Our students work closely with faculty throughout their time in a degree program and have opportunities to engage on grant-funded projects, journal articles, and policy-related projects.
Faculty are nationally recognized in the areas of educational leadership, policy, and school law. Their areas of focus include:
- Education law
- Educational/organizational change, development, and continuous improvement
- Education policy
- School and district leadership
- Teacher development, supervision, and evaluation
Degree Programs
Double Dawgs
Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degrees
- AB in Political Science / MEd in Educational Administration and Policy
Hone your interest and expand your analytical and theoretical skills in preparation for law- and policy-oriented careers in a broad range of education organizations. The MEd curriculum builds on foundations of theory, method, and practice and addresses a range of contemporary education policy issues from an interdisciplinary lens.
Master of Education (MEd)
- MEd in Educational Administration and Policy (Research Track)
- MEd in Educational Administration and Policy (Tier I School Leadership Track) (Online)
Educational Specialist (EdS)
- EdS in Educational Administration and Policy (Gwinnett Campus)
Prepare for educational leadership through this four-semester Ed.S. program at the Gwinnett campus with hands-on experiences and a renowned faculty.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- PhD in Educational Administration and Policy
Become qualified: a) to provide senior leadership in PK-12 educational organizations and other governmental and non-governmental educational organizations, and b) for a research or academic position in educational leadership and policy.
Doctor of Education (EdD)
- EdD in Educational Leadership
Gain knowledge and skills in improving school systems with the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Georgia.
Non-Degree Programs
Certificate Programs
- Certificate in Education Law and Policy
Our Certificate in Education Law and Policy will give you a background in laws that govern teaching professions and will help you develop skills related to educational policy development, improvement, and administration.
- Graduate Certificate in Education Law and Policy (Online)
The online Graduate Certificate in Education Law and Policy was initiated to support education professionals in acquiring a working knowledge of relevant legal requirements and policy administration and improvement skills, and to support education professionals in acquiring and documenting knowledge and skills in the field of education law and policy.
Endorsement/Certificate Programs
- Graduate Certificate in Educational Administration and Policy (Tier 1 School Leadership Track) (Online)
This certificate program is open to both degree and non-degree seeking graduate students who are interested in seeking Tier I administration certification to practice in Georgia.